Name_______________________________Date__________________

Directions:Use the following guidelines to navigate your way through a dental health web tour.

1)Begin at this website:http://www.healthyteeth.org

2)Choose the link "Teeth & Gums."

3)Read the section and answer the following questions:

a)Which are the first "baby" teeth to usually come in?

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b)By what age do most people have all of their permanent teeth?

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c)What are the four types of teeth?

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d)What are the four tissues that make up a tooth?

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4)Click the link "home."

5)Choose the link for “Prevention.”

6)Read the full page and answer the following questions:

a)What is one the most effective ways of removing plaque from the surface of your teeth?

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b)How long should it take to brush your teeth?

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7)Click the link "home."

8)Click the link for "Cavities."

9)Read the full page and answer the following questions:

a)Is it normal to have bacteria in your mouth?

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b)What else plays a harmful role in tooth decay?

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10)Click the link "home."

11)Choose the link for "Braces."

12)Read the page to find the answers to the following questions:

a)What is a method used to straighten crooked teeth?

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b)What three basic parts do braces have?

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13) Click the link "home."

14)Choose the link for "Experiments & Activities."

15)Choose the link for "Wacky Dental Office Activity and Coloring Page."

16)Print out the picture.

17)Circle anything that is wrong in the picture.

18)Color it and turn it in to your teacher.